Volume 11, Issue 2 (May 2026)
JNFS 2026, 11(2): 313-321 |
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Tigray Bureau of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Tigray, Ethiopia
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Background: The Tigray war, characterised by the deliberate targeting of food systems, created a severe humanitarian crisis. However, empirical evidence on household-level food security during the conflict is limited. This study aimed to examine the food security status and coping mechanisms of households during the war. Method: Primary data were collected from 219 households from the Hawzien district, which were randomly chosen from three peasant associations within the district. Furthermore, data were collected from a household survey and focus group discussions. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: The findings reveal a catastrophic level of food insecurity: 94.1% of households were classified as food-insecure. To survive, households resorted to negative coping strategies, most notably relying on less preferred foods (97.2%), selling productive assets (90%), and consuming seed stock intended for planting (62.5%). Conclusion: The war has not only caused immediate, widespread food insecurity but has also forced households into survival strategies that actively erode their productive base and long-term resilience.
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Received: 2025/08/21 | Published: 2026/05/30 | ePublished: 2026/05/30
Received: 2025/08/21 | Published: 2026/05/30 | ePublished: 2026/05/30
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